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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1973

Page

7

Ohio Hosts Eastern Michigan as Bobcats Seek Turnaround

Ohio University eyeing a turn after an 8-5 overall start and 1-2 MAC record. Coach Snyder mulls lineup changes with Earl Jones and Scott Love as tall candidates for added scoring and pace against 4-7 Eastern Michigan featuring Gary Tyson and Len Cole led veterans and a trio of freshmen, while the outcome hinges on Ohio's rotation decisions tonight.

Messenger Dan Dry Ohio University Denny Rusch Miami Dave Elmer Convocation Bobcats Eastern Michigan Bobcatland Ohio Earl Jones Jones Jim Snyder Scott Love Love Valparaiso Dale Bandy Gary Tyson Len Cole Huron John Stover Dan Hoff Walt Jones

Interleague Play Nears Approval By 1974

Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that interleague baseball could be approved by 1974 after a final accord between owners and the Players Association. A six game increase to the 162 game schedule would pair home and away rival teams, facing resistance from the union over a longer season and arbitration on contract disputes amid a reserve clause debate.

Cleveland Ohio Cleveland Plain Dealer Players Association the Plain Dealer Inter Marvin) Miller Miller

Spartans Ninth In AA Waverly Still Unbeaten

Waverly tops Class AA in Ohio high school basketball poll while Spartans slip to ninth in AA. Gnadenhutten Indian Valley South leads Class A with Marion Pleasant and Fort Recovery nearby as Rossford holds Class AA runner up spot and Ready slides to third. Grade shifts occur across AAA and AA divisions with East Tech and Taft sharing the Class AAA lead.

Spartans Waverly Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Ohio Hamilton Taft Cleveland East Tech Gnadenhutten Indian Valley South Ast Tech Marion Pleasant Fort Recovery Wapakoneta St Joseph Sebring Zanesville Rosecrans Fostoria St. Wendelin McDonald Strasburg Latham Western Portsmouth Notre Dame Cedarville Riverdale Greenwich South Taft East Tech Columbus Ready Rossford Indian Valley South

Shula Sees Perfect Season After Super Bowl VII Win

Miami coach Don Shula reflected on past losses and the 14-7 victory over the Washington Redskins that crowned the NFL's first perfect season. He recalled the pressure of overdue wins, cited lessons from Dallas, and praised the running trio of Csonka Kick and Morris as Griese found openings in the Redskins defense.

Miami Don Shula Dolphins Washington Redskins Redskins Carroll Rosenblum Baltimore Colts Los Angeles Rams Colts New York Jets Dallas Cowboys Dallas Shula Larry Csonka Jim Kick Mercury Morris Washington Bob Griese

Secret ABA draft draft by owners dates unknown

The American Basketball Association held a secret draft of college players. Gordon Peterson reports in New York that the draft was conducted privately by ABA owners, with selections not publicly released or confirmed.

ABA Gordon Peterson Associated Press Sports Writer NEW York American Basketball Association NBA

Bearcats Face Rough Season Lessons Amid Slump

Cincinnati Bearcats coach Gale Catlett laments inconsistent play and aims for lessons learned as UC, coming off a 7 5 record this season, prepares for a road game at Toledo. Lloyd Batts faces scrutiny after disciplinary issues, while speculation swirls on draft picks including George Gervin and Tommy Burleson.

Cincinnati Ohio Cincinnati Bearcats Gale Catlett Southwestern Louisiana Jacksonville Bearcats Pennsylvania Florida State Rice Catlett West Virginia University Adolph Rupp Kentucky Catlett Lloyd Batts Batts Toledo Rockets

Belpre Eagles rally for 66 49 victory over Warren Local

Belpre moved into a share of the Tri-Valley Conference lead with a 66 to 49 win over Warren Local. The Eagles improved to 6-3 overall and 3-1 in league play, tying Warren Local for the top spot while Warren Local dropped to 2-7 overall and 0-3 in the conference.

Vincent Belpre Tri-Valley Warren Local Eagles Nelsonville York Warren Federal Hocking

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